Consultation on Warwickshire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Overview

In 2024 we invited everyone to share their thoughts on nature recovery in Warwickshire. This feedback has been used to develop a draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Warwickshire. This consultation is asking for views and feedback on the draft Strategy. 

What is a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS)?

How will the LNRS be used?

The LNRS will identify priority locations in Warwickshire to take nature recovery action and will support nature recovery actions and habitat creation in other locations such as Nature Improvement Areas. It will also be used by local authorities when developing planning strategies.

About Warwickshire's LNRS

Warwickshire County Council is the owner of the Warwickshire LNRS having been appointed by the Secretary of State to oversee its preparation. However, the strategy will be promoted and delivered through the Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull Local Nature Partnership.

The draft strategy has been developed by the Local Nature Partnership together with Warwickshire County Council following local group and public engagement to find out what makes Warwickshire’s wildlife so important.

The Warwickshire LNRS covers the five Warwickshire districts and boroughs (North Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth, Rugby, Stratford-on-Avon, and Warwick). Solihull and Coventry are not part of the Warwickshire LNRS, as they fall within the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) LNRS. 

Why your views matter

This is your opportunity to review and comment on the draft Warwickshire LNRS before it is finalised and adopted. In particular we want to know:

• If we have identified the right priority habitats, species and environmental issues for Warwickshire.
• If we have identified the right ‘Measures’ (on-the-ground actions) for recovering species and habitats.
• If we have mapped these in the right locations for Warwickshire in a way that you can understand. 
• If there are any other changes you think need to be considered before we finalise the Nature Recovery Strategy. 

How to take part

There are several ways you can share your thoughts individually or as part of a group:

Answer our online survey by clicking the link below. 

Request a paper survey: If you prefer a paper copy or need a specific format or language, you can request this by email (naturalcapital@warwickshire.gov.uk) or telephone (01926 418060).

Send a written response: Please send your response directly in writing by email to wcslnp@wkwt.org.uk or by post to: 

Hattie Fuller
Warwickshire County Council
Shire Hall post room
Rear of Shire Hall
Northgate Street
Warwick
CV34 4RL